{"id":885652,"date":"2026-01-17T17:18:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T23:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/17\/trump-tariffs-live-macron-denounces-tariff-threats-to-eu-nations-over-greenland-no-intimidation-will-influence-us\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T17:18:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T23:18:36","slug":"trump-tariffs-live-macron-denounces-tariff-threats-to-eu-nations-over-greenland-no-intimidation-will-influence-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/17\/trump-tariffs-live-macron-denounces-tariff-threats-to-eu-nations-over-greenland-no-intimidation-will-influence-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump tariffs LIVE: Macron denounces tariff threats to EU nations over Greenland: \u2018No intimidation will influence us’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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18 Jan 2026, 01:45:44 AM IST<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs news LIVE: US Senator Bernie Sanders condemns Trump\u2019s Greenland tariff threats against NATO Allies<\/h2>\n

US Senator Bernie Sanders took to X and said, \u201cTrump is raising tariffs on 8 NATO allies because they rightly support Denmark’s sovereignty in Greenland. Destroying our closest alliances to take Greenland \u2014 which Denmark lets us use freely already \u2014 is insane. Congress must say NO.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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18 Jan 2026, 01:33:11 AM IST<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs news LIVE: Greenlanders endure near-freezing temperatures to protest Trump\u2019s takeover threats | In pic<\/h2>\n
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Young people with placards reading “Greenland is not for sale!” take part in a demonstration that gathered almost a third of the city population to protest against the US President’s plans to take Greenland, on January 17, 2026 in Nuuk, Greenland, near the US Consulate to Greenland. (Image: AFP)<\/figcaption>
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18 Jan 2026, 01:30:05 AM IST<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs news LIVE: Protests erupt in Copenhagen and Nuuk as demonstrators reject Trump\u2019s Greenland purchase plan: \u2018Make America Go Away\u2019<\/h2>\n
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In Copenhagen, protesters marched to the US embassy holding the red-and-white flag of Greenland and signs reading “No means No” and \u201cHands off Greenland\u201d, while chanting \u201cGreenland is not for sale\u201d, according to Reuters.<\/p>\n

Some participants wore red baseball caps similar to Trump\u2019s “Make America Great Again” caps, but with the message “Make America Go Away.”<\/p>\n

In Nuuk, Greenland\u2019s capital, thousands led by Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen carried flags and banners while chanting “Kalaallit Nunaat,” the island\u2019s name in Greenlandic, as they marched to the US consulate.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve come here today because I think it\u2019s important to show that Greenland is not for sale. It is not a toy. This is our home,\u201d said Naja Holm, a civil servant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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18 Jan 2026, 01:24:47 AM IST<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs news LIVE: Thousands of people protest in Greenland\u2019s capital<\/h2>\n
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US President Donald Trump on Saturday intensified his efforts to acquire Greenland, warning several European countries of tariffs of up to 25 percent until his purchase of the Danish territory is completed, according to AFP.<\/p>\n

Trump’s threats coincided with thousands of people protesting in Greenland\u2019s capital against his desire to acquire the mineral-rich island at the gateway to the Arctic.<\/p>\n

Thousands more also took to the streets in Copenhagen and other cities across Denmark.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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18 Jan 2026, 01:20:54 AM IST<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs news LIVE: EU leaders warn Trump\u2019s Greenland tariff plan could trigger \u2018dangerous downward spiral\u2019<\/h2>\n
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European Union leaders on Saturday cautioned about a “dangerous downward spiral” following US President Donald Trump\u2019s pledge to impose escalating tariffs on European allies until the United States is permitted to purchase Greenland.<\/p>\n

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Antonio Costa said in posts on X, “Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed to upholding its sovereignty.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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18 Jan 2026, 01:14:36 AM IST<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs news LIVE: Starmer calls Trump\u2019s Greenland tariff threat ‘completely wrong’, stresses NATO Arctic security<\/h2>\n
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday condemned US President Donald Trump\u2019s threat to impose heavy tariffs on European allies opposing his attempts to acquire Greenland, calling it \u201ccompletely wrong”<\/p>\n

Starmer said in a statement, \u201cApplying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective security of Nato allies is completely wrong. We will of course be pursuing this directly with the US administration.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cWe have also made clear that Arctic Security matters for the whole of Nato and allies should all do more together to address the threat from Russia across different parts of the Arctic.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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18 Jan 2026, 01:09:49 AM IST<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs news LIVE: UK PM Starmer reacts to Trump\u2019s tariff threats <\/h2>\n

British Prime Minister Starmer said imposing tariffs on allies for safeguarding NATO\u2019s collective security is entirely wrong, as per Reuters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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18 Jan 2026, 01:03:48 AM IST<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs news LIVE: Netherlands responds to Trump\u2019s Greenland-related tariff threats<\/h2>\n

Dutch Foreign Minister says Netherlands has acknowledged President Trump\u2019s tariff announcement, according to Reuters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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18 Jan 2026, 12:45:49 AM IST<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs news LIVE: Greenlanders rally with chants and flags to oppose Trump\u2019s Greenland takeover plans<\/h2>\n

On Saturday, thousands of Greenlanders marched across snow and ice to protest against US President Donald Trump. Carrying signs, waving their national flag, and chanting \u201cGreenland is not for sale”, they demonstrated in support of their self-governance amid growing concerns over a potential American takeover, according to AP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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18 Jan 2026, 12:43:04 AM IST<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs news LIVE: Trump\u2019s Greenland tariff threat a ‘surprise’, says Denmark\u2019s Foreign Minister Rasmussen<\/h2>\n
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US President Donald Trump\u2019s threat to impose tariffs on European countries that do not allow him to acquire Greenland \u201ccome as a surprise,\u201d Denmark\u2019s Foreign Minister said Saturday in a statement to AFP.<\/p>\n

Lars Lokke Rasmussen said, \u201cThe purpose of the increased military presence in Greenland, to which the president refers, is precisely to enhance security in the Arctic.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cWe are in close contact with the European Commission and our other partners on the matter,\u201d speaking just days after attending talks at the White House with US and Greenlandic officials regarding the Greenland issue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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18 Jan 2026, 12:33:02 AM IST<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs news LIVE: \u2018Europe has steadily given in and let Trump have his way,\u2019 says head of Germany\u2019s DIW economic research institute<\/h2>\n
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President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs against European countries over Greenland reflects Europe\u2019s weakness and inability to act, the head of Germany\u2019s DIW economic research institute said on Saturday, according to Reuters.<\/p>\n

DIW President Marcel Fratzscher said, “Europe has steadily given in and let Trump have his way, instead of standing up for its own interests and promoting multilateralism globally.”<\/p>\n

He added, “This mistake is now coming back to haunt us,” warning that Trump would “continue to blackmail Europe until Europe … shows backbone, and acts more wisely.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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18 Jan 2026, 12:30:16 AM IST<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs news LIVE: German auto lobby VDA President reacts<\/h2>\n

German auto lobby chief says impact of Trump\u2019s proposed extra tariffs would be massive, according to Reuters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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18 Jan 2026, 12:27:23 AM IST<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs news LIVE: ‘It is for Europe to decide how to respond to fresh tariff threats from Trump,’ says US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer<\/h2>\n
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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Saturday said it was for Europe to decide how to respond to fresh tariff threats from President Donald Trump against certain European countries over Greenland, according to Reuters.<\/p>\n

Speaking to reporters at the Detroit auto show, Greer said, \u201cIf I were the Europeans I would probably try to silo this off if they can. If they want to make it an issue in the trade deal that’s really up to them and not us.\u201d<\/p>\n

His remarks came after Trump vowed on Saturday to impose tariffs on some European allies for opposing his push to take over Greenland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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18 Jan 2026, 12:23:19 AM IST<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs news LIVE: French President Macron warns of united European response to Trump\u2019s Greenland tariff threat: \u2018No intimidation nor threat will influence us\u2019<\/h2>\n
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said that US President Donald Trump\u2019s threat of imposing tariffs over Greenland was unacceptable, adding that Europe would respond in a unified manner if the measures were confirmed, according to Reuters.<\/p>\n

In a post on X, Macron said, \u201cNo intimidation nor threat will influence us, neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world when we are confronted with such situations.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cTariff threats are unacceptable and have no place in this context. Europeans will respond to them in a united and coordinated manner if they were to be confirmed.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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18 Jan 2026, 12:19:48 AM IST<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs news LIVE: What did Trump say on Truth Social?<\/h2>\n

On Truth Social, Trump mentioned, “These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable. Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation end quickly, and without question.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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18 Jan 2026, 12:16:45 AM IST<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs news LIVE: Sweden dismisses Trump\u2019s tariff threat over Greenland<\/h2>\n
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Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Saturday dismissed US President Donald Trump\u2019s warning to European countries of steep tariffs if they did not allow him to acquire Greenland.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe won’t let ourselves be intimidated,\u201d he said in a message to AFP, adding, \u201cOnly Denmark and Greenland decide questions that concern them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kristersson said, \u201cI will always defend my country and our allied neighbours,\u201d underlining that the issue was \u201ca European question.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also said Sweden was engaged in \u201cintensive discussions\u201d with other EU nations, as well as Norway and the United Kingdom, to work towards a joint response.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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18 Jan 2026, 12:16:45 AM IST<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs news LIVE: EU to coordinate joint response to Trump\u2019s tariff threats, says Antonio Costa<\/h2>\n
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European Council President Antonio Costa said on Saturday that the European Union would stand firmly by international law in response to fresh tariff threats from US President Donald Trump, adding that he was working to coordinate a collective EU response.<\/p>\n

As per Reuters, speaking at a press conference after the EU signed a free trade agreement with Mercosur, and shortly after Trump vowed to impose tariffs on European allies opposing his push to take over Greenland, Costa said, \u201cWhat we can say is that the European Union will always be very firm in defending international law, wherever it may be, which of course begins within the territory of the member states of the European Union.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cFor now, I am coordinating a joint response from the member states of the European Union on this issue.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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